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May 1, 2025 at 2:41 AM
2 NASA female astronauts prepare for 6.5-hour spacewalk
Two NASA astronauts will step outside the International Space Station on Thursday to take part in U.S. Spacewalk 93, NASA's fifth-ever all-female spacewalk.
May 1, 2025 at 2:41 AM
April 30, 2025 at 7:12 AM
3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China's space station
Three Chinese astronauts have landed back on Earth after six months on China’s space station
April 30, 2025 at 7:12 AM
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
NASA's oldest active astronaut on 220-day mission: 'I feel like a little kid'
Veteran astronaut Don Pettit conducted hundreds of hours of research and captured over half a million photos during his ISS mission.
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
April 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A green comet likely is breaking apart and won't be visible to the naked eye
Scientists say a newly discovered green comet likely has broken apart and won’t be visible to the naked eye
April 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
April 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Capsule with 1 American, 2 Russians returns to Earth from International Space Station
A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut safely landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, concluding a 220-day mission aboard the International Space Station
April 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
April 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hints of life found on distant planet
Nikku Madhusudhan, a professor of astrophysics and exoplanetary science at the University of Cambridge, discusses the discovery of hints of life found on the distant planet K2-18b.
April 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
April 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Promising discovery of new life in faraway orbit
ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with Cambridge University astrophysicist Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan on a possible massive planet discovery called K2-18b and its strong evidence of extraterrestrial life.
April 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
April 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
NASA astronaut to celebrate 70th birthday during dramatic return to Earth
NASA astronaut Don Pettit celebrates his 70th birthday with a spectacular return from the International Space Station after 220 days in orbit.
April 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
April 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet
Astronomers have detected possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet
April 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
April 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Hints of life found on a distant planet
The discovery was made by a Cambridge research team looking at planet K2-18b while using Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope.
April 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
April 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Historic importance of Blue Origin’s all-female crew space launch
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former NASA astronaut, Susan Kilrain, about the iconic but brief all-women crew space mission and what it means for the future of space tourism.
April 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
April 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
All-female Blue Origin crew blasts into space, including pop star Katy Perry
An all-female flight crew, including Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez blasted into space aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Shepard rocket, experiencing zero gravity before parachuting home.
April 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
April 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
What Blue Origin launch offers to scientific community
ABC News contributor and astrophysicist, Hakeem Oluseyi, says the Blue Origin launch provides pathways for more people having access to space.
April 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
April 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
What Katy Perry, Blue Origin crew saw in space
New video released by Blue Origin shows Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez and other members of the crew floating in space.
April 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
April 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Blue Origin launch ‘helps shine a light on space travel’: Space expert
Space expert Eric Ingram discusses the importance of getting more people to space after Blue Origin's all-female crew completed their trip into space Monday morning.
April 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
April 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Blue Origin's celebrity passenger list expands with latest flight
While they didn't get close to any stars, passengers aboard the latest Blue Origin flight included earthly stars like pop singer Katy Perry and TV journalist Gayle King.
April 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
April 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Katy Perry among all-female Blue Origin crew that completes space trip
Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission launched into space on Monday morning with an all-female crew, including pop star Katy Perry.
April 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
April 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Former astronaut reacts to Blue Origin launching all-female crew to space
Susan Kilrain, a former astronaut, says the women have a “unique opportunity” to encourage people and young children to be interested in space.
April 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
April 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The moment Katy Perry, Blue Origin returned to Earth
Jeff Bezos opens the hatch so the all-female space crew, including Katy Perry, Gayle King and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, can exit, after traveling to space aboard Blue Origin rocket.
April 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
April 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Blue Origin's all-female crew exit capsule after spaceflight
Blue Origin’s all-female crew, which includes pop star Katy Perry, completed their trip into space Monday morning.
April 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
April 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Blue Origin mission with all-female crew launches into space
Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission launched into space on Monday morning with an all-female crew, including pop star Katy Perry.
April 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
April 13, 2025 at 5:10 AM
April's pink moon will be a micromoon: What to know
The pink moon will rise on Saturday, April 12.
April 13, 2025 at 5:10 AM
April 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
How Katy Perry and Blue Origin's all-female crew are preparing for space
Katy Perry and an all-female crew will launch on the New Shepard rocket on April 14.
April 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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First space crew to explore Earth's polar regions returns with splashdown landing
The crew observed Earth's polar regions 430 kilometers above the surface, allowing the Crew Dragon Resilience to travel from the Northern to Southern Pole.
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Why astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could potentially strike the moon
Astronomers have gotten a glimpse of the "city-killer" asteroid before it disappears until 2028, according to NASA.
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Watch the adorable moment astronaut reunites with her dogs after 9 months in space
Astronaut Suni Williams spent an unexpected nine months in space. When she finally came home, her two dogs were so excited to see her. "Best homecoming ever," she captioned the video.
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Meteor showers, a celestial marathon and more will dazzle the night sky in April
Mark your calendars for several spectacular events this month.
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Two meteor showers will happen simultaneously in April, astronomers say
Skygazers can enjoy meteor showers and other dazzling displays in the night sky all month long, according to astronomers.
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Everyone has 'responsibility' for Starliner test flight failures, NASA astronaut says
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, who was in space for more than nine months, said everyone has responsibility for things that went wrong with Starliner's test flight
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Crew-9 astronauts hold first press conference since return from space
NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams were scheduled to return to Earth in June 2024 but spent an unplanned nine months in space.
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Wilmore on space mission: ‘There were issues with Starliner’
NASA's Butch Wilmore said there was a responsibility with NASA and Boeing, including himself for issues with the Starliner mission.
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Astronomers estimate when they believe the 'Blaze Star' will explode
The once-in-a-lifetime explosion of T Coronae Borealis, also known as the "Blaze Star" is still pending -- but the event will be occurring soon, according to astronomers.
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Astronaut drinks coffee in zero gravity using innovative cup
NASA astronaut Don Pettit designed the Capillary Cup to drink coffee without a bag and straw aboard the International Space Station.
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These US states may be able to see the northern lights tonight
Some U.S. states could be treated with a northern lights display due a minor geomagnetic storm on the sun, according to space forecasts.
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Partial solar eclipse will be visible in these US states this weekend
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S. this weekend, but only a select few of the northernmost states are expected to get a glimpse.
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NASA planning next Boeing Starliner test flight after astronauts' return
The last Boeing Starliner mission was extended from eight days to over nine months due to capsule issues after docking at the International Space Station.
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NASA releases high-definition images of a sunset on the moon
A space robot said "goodnight" to the moon as it completed its mission, capturing the first high-definition images of a lunar sunset before it fell silent.
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2 NASA astronauts returned to Earth after 9 months. Here are the health impacts
NASA astronauts are returning to Earth after nine months in space. Experts have said a prolonged period in space can come with changes to human physiology and psychology.
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NASA astronauts return to earth after 9-month ISS stay
SpaceX Dragon Freedom splashed down off the coast of Florida, carrying Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Butch Wilmore along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.
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SpaceX Dragon successfully splashes down, returning NASA astronauts back to Earth
A four-member crew, including NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore, left the ISS early Tuesday on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
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American astronauts could face health challenges after 9 months in space
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi about how the bodies of astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams have been changed by their time in space.
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After 9 months on board ISS, NASA astronauts to return home: A timeline
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have officially returned to Earth after an unplanned nine months in space, here's how Boeing's Starliner mission unfolded.
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Several planets found orbiting star less than 6 light-years away
Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four planets orbiting a star less than 6 light-years away with help from some of the world's most powerful telescopes.
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What the journey back to earth looks like for 2 Starliner astronauts
Space industry expert Eric Ingram breaks down the journey back to earth for astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore since departing the ISS.
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SpaceX craft bringing delayed astronauts home undocks from ISS
NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully undocked from the International Space Station and is headed back to Earth, carrying a crew that includes two astronauts whose return to Earth was delayed.
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American astronauts delayed on ISS could soon come home
What was to be an eight-day test flight became a nine-month extended stay on the International Space Station due to issues with the Boeing Starliner.
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Space expert on the SpaceX launch of 4 astronauts to the ISS
ABC News’ Terry Moran speaks to space industry expert Eric Ingram about SpaceX’s launch of astronauts to the International Space Station to relieve two Americans whose trip was extended unexpectedly.
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SpaceX prepares for 2nd try in mission to get NASA astronauts on ISS back to Earth
With the hydraulic issue that postponed the Starliner mission on Wednesday fixed, astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are one step closer to coming home.
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Missed the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse? See photos
Many in the U.S. caught the total lunar eclipse, featuring a "blood moon."
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Millions get a glimpse at ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse
The eclipse was visible throughout most of North and South America, as well as parts of Africa, Europe, Australia and Japan.
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